Flights from Edinburgh Airport EDI to Athens Airport ATH
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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Edinburgh to Eleftherios Venizelos, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 2 airliners to choose from including EasyJet and Aegean Airlines. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 9 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
On arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos please note the time difference, the time zone at Eleftherios Venizelos is 2.0 GMT compared to 0.0 GMT at Edinburgh.
Travellers planning to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Edinburgh Airport.
If you are renting a car at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Edinburgh Airport:
- Private Transfers to Edinburgh Airport
- Buses to Edinburgh Airport
- Taxis to Edinburgh Airport
- Train Services to/near Edinburgh Airport
Ensure your arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and the number of flights they operate each day.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Aegean Airlines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:40 | 19:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| EasyJet | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:15 | 13:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Aegean Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 3 a week with times that vary between 15:40 and 19:30.
To book your flight you can visit Aegean Airlines on their website aegeanair.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||
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| Monday | 15:40
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| Tuesday | 13:15
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| Wednesday | 19:30
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| Saturday | 09:45
22:50
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle to Athens | 0 | 3 Hours 59 Minutes |
Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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